AFP-Indiana applauds initial move for tax relief
The Indiana Chapter of Americans for Prosperity is encouraged today by the announcement by the Senate Appropriations Committee that their budget will provide a 3% income tax cut as well as an immediate elimination of the inheritance tax; a policy AFP championed over a year ago.
Sen. Banks: Disabled Vets License Plate Bill Moves to Governor’s Desk
A bill authored by State Sen. Jim Banks (R-Columbia City) to expand eligibility for a disabled Hoosier veteran license plate recently passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 92-2.
AFP: Senate Tax and Fiscal Policy Committee right to continue studying transit bill
The Indiana Chapter of Americans for Prosperity today praised the State Senate's Tax and Fiscal Policy Committee for sending the mass transit bill to study committee.
Lane Restrictions on US 24 Continue Thursday, April 4th
The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) announces that on Thursday, April 4, and Friday, April 5, weather permitting, the westbound lanes of US 24 are scheduled for intermittent restriction approximately ½ mile east of SR 101.
Lane restrictions on US 24 scheduled to begin Tuesday, April 2nd
The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) announces that on Tuesday, April 2, and Wednesday, April 3, weather permitting, the eastbound lanes of US 24 are scheduled for intermittent restriction approximately ½ mile east of SR 101.
March madness brings snow to Indiana
INDOT continues to monitor multiple developing forecasts, as well as its statewide network of road and bridge pavement sensors, to deploy the needed personnel, equipment and materials ahead of the predicted accumulation.
Sen. Banks: House approves legislation to Reduce Veterans’ College Costs
A bill authored by State Sen. Jim Banks (R-Columbia City) to reduce veterans' college costs passed the House of Representatives today by a vote of 93-0. Rep. Jim Baird (R-Greencastle) is its sponsor.
Indiana Senate passes legislation to improve college affordability
Legislation authored by State Sen. Jim Banks (R-Columbia City) to improve college affordability and efficiency passed the Senate today by a unanimous vote.
Sen. Banks: Senate approves legislation to preserve constitutional rights
Legislation authored by State Sen. Jim Banks (R-Columbia City) to protect the constitutional rights of Hoosiers passed out of the Senate today by a vote of 31-17.
Sen. Banks: Senate approves higher education reform
Three higher education reform bills authored by State Sen. Jim Banks passed the Senate today.